A sea surface temperature map shows a large expanse of unusually warm ocean water encompassing much of the West Coast. Darker red shades indicate sea surface temperatures farther above average.

Satellite images show the strong Pineapple Express atmospheric river as it barrels from the Pacific Ocean toward the West Coast. Latest U.S.

Tranquil images of the Pacific Ocean taken by a drone show that California's kelp forests may be making a comeback after years of depletion, bringing good news in the fight against climate change.

An intense marine heat wave has developed off the West Coast of the U.S., pushing sea surface temperatures more than 5 degrees Fahrenheit hotter than normal.

Multiple National Weather Service (NWS) offices along the U.S. West Coast have issued weather alerts warning of dangerous ocean conditions caused by a strong offshore storm.. Why It Matters. As of ...

The U.S. West Coast has cold ocean waters not supportive of hurricanes and the wind carries hurricanes away from the West Coast. To stream KING 5 on your phone, you need the KING 5 app.

Kelp forests, one of the most diverse ocean ecosystems, are dying along North America's West Coast. A new study says recovering sunflower sea star populations could save the forests.

West Coast ocean wind farm auction kicks off; see the sites up for bid. Published: Dec. 07, 2022, 6:25 a.m. Hywind Scotland, the world's first commercial wind farm using floating wind turbines, is ...

The two primary reasons the U.S. West Coast doesn't see hurricanes is because of the cold ocean temperatures and cold current, plus the direction of the trade winds.

The U.S. West Coast has cold ocean waters not supportive for hurricanes and the wind carries hurricanes away from the Western coast. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook ...